What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fiscal Analyst 2 position at State of Washington Dept. of Corrections?
Description
Fiscal Analyst 2
Employee & Business Support Services Administration – Business Services
Employee & Business Support Services Administration – Business Services
Headquarters |Tumwater, WA
This position may be eligible for part-time telework after initial in-office training.
The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Fiscal Analyst 2 at Headquarters in Tumwater, Washington, on a full-time, permanent basis.
The Department of Corrections (DOC) utilizes a centralized Accounts Payable Administration model to provide financial services to 11 prisons, 12 work release facilities, 101 Community Corrections field offices, Community Justice Centers, (COP) Shops, and outstations and our Agency Headquarters, all geographically disbursed throughout the State of Washington. The centralized Accounts Payable department will process combined vendor payments for the agency in excess of $327 million annually.
Whether the work is inside a prison, in community corrections, or in an administrative office, the Washington State Department of Corrections professional staff experience a high degree of personal satisfaction knowing they are creating environments in which all incarcerated individuals can learn to make choices that contribute to a safer society.
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The following must be attached to your completed application:
- A cover letter outlining your qualifications.
- A detailed chronological resume'.
- And at least three professional references with a phone number and an email address for each.
- A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies.
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Duties
Duties may include but are not limited to:
Perform journey-level accounting duties in accordance with GAAP, OFM, and DOC policies and procedures.
- Monitor, maintain and process assigned payment groups including housing vouchers
- Interpret and apply DOC policy, WAC and RCW in responding to inquiries
- Develop and maintain internal accounting systems for assigned payment processing and expenditure tracking.
Prepare payment batches
- Prepare entries to encumber or liquidate purchase orders and analyze data for accuracy
- Track predictable monthly recurring payments and submit monthly accrual information by deadline.
Audit payment batches, monitor and maintain AFRS batch input screens and release batches
- Audit batches prepared and entered by fiscal staff
- Monitor and maintain AFRS error file
- Be a resource to staff to determine appropriate corrections
Perform lead duties to junior-level staff in Disbursements
- Provide leadership, instruction and training to staff
- Give guidance and constructive feedback
- Inform supervisors of any issues
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- One year of relevant professional experience. Relevant experience is defined as Fiscal Analyst 1 or above level work.
Provided that a candidate possesses a degree focused on accounting or business management/administration: an AA degree can be equivalent to 1 year required work experience, and BA degree or above can be equivalent to 2 years of required work experience. Equivalencies to be reviewed by Comptroller/designee, degrees outside of focused areas will NOT count towards experience requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Additional relevant professional experience at Fiscal Analyst 1 level.
- A business focused bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the US Department of Education and the Council of Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or foreign equivalent, with minimum 20 accounting credits to include Accounting 201, 202, 203 and Governmental Accounting.
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment
- Completion of Accounting 201, Accounting 202, and Governmental Accounting from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the US Department of Education and the Council of Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or foreign equivalent within six months from date of hire.
Supplemental Information
Our Agency
Mission: The mission of DOC is to improve public safety by positively changing lives.
Our Vision: Working together for safer communities.
Our Commitment: To operate a safe and human corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.
For additional information about the agency, please visit doc.wa.gov
What We Offer:
As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation.
Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:
- Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
- Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
- 12 days of paid sick leave a year
- 12 paid holidays a year
- Generous retirement plan
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Dependent Care Assistance
- Deferred Compensation and so much more!
Telework Details
This position may be eligible to telework after initial in-office training is complete. Work may be performed from your home or another offsite location within the state of Washington using a reliable internet or cellular hotspot service. Employees are expected to perform assigned duties in a safe manner, to take proper care all state-issued equipment, and maintain confidentiality of all information in possession while working offsite. Employees will be required to commute to a Department of Corrections facility as business requires.
Additional Information:
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A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire.
- Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
- Employees may work directly with or in close proximity to incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
- We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.
- Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self- defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
- Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
- Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire. When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
- DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form. https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
- DOC does not use E-Verify; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit www.uscis.gov.
- This position may be represented by a Union shop.
DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.
For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, email DOCHREBSSRHRSupport@doc1.wa.gov or call us at (509) 392-3111. For TTY service, call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
Salary : $327
